Continuing education (CE)
Continuing education is critical for the whole veterinary team. AVMA CE offerings include both digital and in-person learning.
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Veterinary education continues expanding
Increasing student enrollment at veterinary colleges looks to continue in the near future.
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Veterinary educational debt continues to rise
Bridgette Bain, PhD, associate director of analytics at the AVMA spoke during the virtual AVMA Economic Summit. She said the way student debt is…
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Preparations continue for education consortium
The North American Veterinary Medical Education Consortium has seen further progress with the announcement of more leadership appointments and hires.
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Work continues to improve veterinary education worldwide
A well-educated veterinary workforce is key in providing scientifically sound risk assessments, credible reporting of diseases, and effective delivery…
Continuing education: Gonadectomy in dogs and cats
Online veterinary CE credit: The science of gonadectomy affects theriogenology, shelter and internal medicine, behavior, surgery, oncology, private…
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Western deepens commitment as continuing education provider
Even with the launch of programs that offer year-round CE opportunities, including the Speaker Enhancement Program, Veterinary Technician Symposium,…
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Discussions continue on assessment of veterinary education equivalence
The AAVSB and the AVMA are pleased to report on continued discussions regarding the certification of foreign-educated veterinarians
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AVMA continues to support global education grant program
The AVMA will for the second time support the Global Initiatives in Veterinary Education program of the Association of
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Anti-doping program goes in effect for horse racing
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) officially launched March 27. Under the ADMC…
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Theft, vandalism, and break-ins: How veterinary clinics can protect against security breaches
AVMA News spoke with three experts about the common security risks that veterinary clinics face and how to prevent them from happening in the first…
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World Veterinary Day promotes continuing education in one health
On April 30, World Veterinary Day 2016 will promote continuing education for veterinarians in one health.
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Task force to develop vision for AVMA continuing education
A new task force will develop a vision for the AVMA’s future offerings in continuing education and assess the AVMA Annual Convention.
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Veterinarian-jockey breaks the mold on and off the racetrack
Dr. Ferrin Peterson has always wanted to ride the winning horse at the Kentucky Derby, and she has never been closer than now to achieving her dream.…
policy
UNDER REVIEWPublic health and regulatory veterinary medicine continuing education
State and local associations, colleges, and departments of veterinary science should include in CE programs a representative offering of subjects on…
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New Arkansas vet tech legislation poses risks to veterinary patients, clients, and practices
The Arkansas state legislature recently adopted a law that will expand veterinary technician specialists’ (VTS) scope of practice. Another bill still…
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Discussions may continue between AVMA, AAVSB on educational equivalence tests
The AVMA Executive Board approved developing a joint recommendation for continued discussions
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WVC features AVMA sessions, research results
The AVMA offered sessions at the 2023 WVC Annual Conference as part of a year-old partnership with Viticus Group, the organization that hosts WVC.…
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New law clarifies alternatives to animal testing for safety, efficacy of drugs
The recently passed FDA Modernization Act 2.0 authorizes the use of certain alternatives to animal testing, including cell-based assays and computer…
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Access-to-care conversations continue
Challenges around access to care impact many areas of a community but open communication about incremental care and financial challenges with clients…
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AVMA partners with psychiatric professionals to promote human-animal bond
The AVMA and the American Psychiatric Association are joining forces in March to call attention to the mental health benefits of having an animal…
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Chinese, U.S. veterinarians continue collaboration
The Chinese VMA and China Animal Disease Control Center hosted the third annual Chinese Veterinary Conference, Oct. 28-30 in Suzhou.
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AVMF continues to strengthen impact
For the second year in a row, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation has seen a jump in donations, and it also increased the the money it awards…
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AVMA, Mexican meetings continue
Meetings between AVMA and Mexican veterinary leaders that began last year will continue next year